Things We WISH Knew BEFORE Our Alaska Excursions
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last year for the family of four of us it sent our budget overboard
wh watching in Juno is a favorite Excursion especially June through August when they're so confident that you're going to see a whale that there's a guarantee or you'll get your money back
the cheapest way to get to the glacier is to take the local Capital Transit bus for just $2 us each way per person
I think going back to the ship because the ships are close by to all of these ports
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Knowing which excursions to go on in Alaska can be tricky because there are so many to choose from AND many are SO EXPENSIVE. Let me walk you through the different options in the ports of Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway so that you know your options from the high end, bucket list items to the crowd pleasers that many travelers enjoy to budget friendly alternatives that won't cost you a dime. 00:00 Skies the Limit, Crowd Favorites, and Budget Friendly Options 01:12 Juneau 07:14 Ketchikan 11:51 Skagway A few of the excursions mentioned: Goldbelt Tram in Juneau: https://www.goldbelttram.com/ Bering Sea Crab Fisherman Tour in Ketchikan https://alaskacrabtour.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwir2xBhC_ARIsAMTXk85U_yzLTfiAjnWvTEVdygCrJoS-U4je0C9lft14_PcXVixa4N4wYqsaAh94EALw_wcB Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan https://alaskanlumberjackshow.com/ Map of Juneau: https://alaskafjordlines.com/wp-content/uploads/onlinewalkingmap.pdf Check out this video next to help you avoid mistakes on your Alaskan Cruise. https://youtu.be/XpqyA7mMiyI?si=olqPomyYSq2NBRuY Items to pack for your Alaskan Cruise: Waterproof Phone Pouch https://amzn.to/3QbFz2X Lightweight Foldable Waterproof Backpack. https://amzn.to/3w7lwMn Beanie. https://amzn.to/3U3DSpz Gloves https://amzn.to/4d3GJre Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/4d89mU3 Foldable Hat https://amzn.to/49PRNVT Fleece. https://amzn.to/4d2WdvE Warm Jacket https://amzn.to/3wal5AR Pack These GENIUS Game Changing Cruise & Travel Essentials! https://youtu.be/-cw1zrCMhnY?si=J3ZiYWLBb0jr1cCH Links Universal Travel Adapter (This is the one Emma Cruises recommends https://amzn.to/3V2xrVS Belkin BoostCharge Pro Flex Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (3M/10FT) (Make sure that you have plugs for USB-C if you are purchasing this cable) https://amzn.to/4c7uHwk iWALK Small Portable Charger 4500mAh Ultra-Compact Power Bank https://amzn.to/4340MkP Gear Tie Reusable 3-Inch Rubber Twist Tie https://amzn.to/3PcmU6O Shower Caps, 3 Pcs Waterproof Bath Caps Plastic Reusable https://amzn.to/3P94ZOl Luggage Scale https://amzn.to/48Jpo3e Beyond Laundry Detergent Strips https://amzn.to/48RIODu Travel Toothbrush Head Covers with Suction Cup https://amzn.to/49WzuyM Travel Toothbrush Head Cover for Oral B Electric or Regular Toothbrush https://amzn.to/4389ApN Steripod Razor-Clip-On Razor Protector https://amzn.to/3IqA38p Bestbling Rhinestone Empty Portable spray bottle https://amzn.to/3uRFwCf Pocket Scrunchies Hair Ties with Hidden Zipper https://amzn.to/4356JxE Collapsible Water Bottles https://amzn.to/4389Ncz Water Bottle Holder Sling Bag Sleeve Carrier https://amzn.to/3V2Fm5B Lay-n-Go Cosmo Drawstring Cosmetic & Makeup Bag Organizer https://amzn.to/49Jf0di Cruise Essential Basics 1. Magnet hooks and Strong Magnets https://amzn.to/3OngyQP and https://amzn.to/47ZZUQn 2. Hanging toiletry bags https://amzn.to/3QrSfnl 3. Travel sized containers for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc. https://amzn.to/3qefNBp 4. Elastic Sleeves for leak proofing https://amzn.to/3rUKEn6 5. Foldable mesh hampers https://amzn.to/45d224R 6. Non surge protected power bars https://amzn.to/3rWPIrd 7. Mini fans (if you run hot) https://amzn.to/43UDnkC 8. Motion detector night lights (if you want a motion detector feature) https://amzn.to/43XLX1U 9. Poo-Pouri Toilet Spray https://amzn.to/3s0xVPD 10. Bonine Non-Drowsy Motion Sickness Medicine 11. Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/3OF2LpV 12. Stretchy Lycra Card Holder (LOVE!) https://amzn.to/3DKOPEw 13. Tide To Go Pen https://amzn.to/3rWRvwx 14. Clorox Wipes https://amzn.to/47dKVlk 15. Febreze Fabric Refresher https://amzn.to/3qgj3MI 16. Little Tree Car Fresheners https://amzn.to/3KqR4AC 17. Downey Wrinkle Release https://amzn.to/3Ks6nsV 18. Packing Cubes (LOVE!) https://amzn.to/3Kps2Sw The links in this description are affiliate links, meaning that I will make a commission on purchases you make through my links, at no extra cost to you. A HUGE THANK YOU to Travel Juneau for the b-roll images and video that transformed this video. City from Tram , Bringing the Plane In, Glacier and Falls , Landing 2 , Twins , In the Trees , Hanging Around , Hanging around 2 , cub , Hiking , All glacier and flight video A big thank to to Flaticon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/whale https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/glacier https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/tram https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/hiking https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/museumhttps://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/parliament https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/salmon https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/bear https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/gold-rush https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/train https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/siberian-husky https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/waterfall https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/girl